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M2.2 Depth: 43.7 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Makahalau, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 17:04:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Makahalau, Hawaii (United States) on January 15, 2026 at 17:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 214 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
43.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 17:04:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Makahalau
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
19.98100, -155.56367
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.7 km
Shallow
43.7 km
43.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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